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WMT 2TRUTHS & A LIE. (6TH)
WMT 2TRUTHS & A LIE. (6TH)
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (SPORTS)
Basketball was invented by a Canadian.
The Super Bowl is the most-watched sporting event in the world
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (SCIENCE)
Glass is a slow-moving liquid.
Water boils at a lower temp in high-altitude area due to lower air pressure
A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
Food Myths
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Eating carrots can improve your night vision.
Bananas grow on trees.
Chewing gum takes seven years to digest if swallowed.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (TECHNOLOGY)
The first computer mouse was made out of wood.
The term "Wi-Fi" stands for "Wireless Fidelity."
Steve Jobs co-founded Microsoft.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
Mythology
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Anubis, the Egyptian god, is associated with love and beauty.
The Greek god of the sea is Poseidon.
Thor, the Norse god of thunder, wields a magical hammer called Mjölnir.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (FOOD)
Pineapples grow on bushes close to the ground.
Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that always includes raw fish.
The most expensive pizza in the world costs over $15,000
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
Animal Kingdom
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Snakes are found on every continent.
Penguins can fly
Dolphins are mammals, not fish.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
Nature and Environment
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Lightning is a discharge of electrical energy in the atmosphere.
Polar bears are strong swimmers and often hunt seals in the water.
Sharks are mammals.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
Geography
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The Amazon River is the longest river in the world.
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert on Earth.
The Nile River flows south to north.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (MUSIC)
Beethoven was deaf when he composed some of his most famous pieces
Mozart composed over 600 works during his lifetime.
The Beatles were originally known as "The Quarrymen."
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
World Records
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The world's largest pizza ever made measured over 13,000 square feet.
The world record for holding one's breath is over 24 minutes.
The longest officially recorded hiccuping spree lasted 68 years.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
Famous People
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Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.
Albert Einstein failed his university entrance exams.
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
NATURE
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Chameleons only change color to blend in with their surroundings.
Lightning never strikes the same place twice.
The fastest land animal is the cheetah.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
Animal Kingdom
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Elephants are the only mammals that can't jump.
Octopuses have three hearts
Crocodiles are more closely related to birds than to reptiles
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
FOOD ORIGINS
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Sushi originated in Japan.
Pizza was invented in Italy.
Spaghetti was first created in China
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
Famous Landmarks
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The Eiffel Tower is the Tallest building in Paris
The Eiffel Towers is Lit with various colors at night.
The Eiffel Tower is the Tallest structure in Paris
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (SPACE)
Mars, the "Red Planet," gets its name from its reddish look
Pluto is still considered the ninth planet in our solar system.
Black holes: space vacuum cleaners that devour all things
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
ART
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Salvador Dali was known for his surreal and eccentric art.
Vincent van Gogh cut off his own ear.
The "Mona Lisa" is displayed at the Louvre Museum in London.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
Inventions
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The microwave oven was developed during World War I.
The first telephone call was made by Alexander Graham Bell.
The internet was created by Al Gore.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (HISTORY)
The Boston Tea Party took place in 1774.
Cleopatra, the famous Egyptian queen, was of Egyptian descent.
The GreatWall of China wasprimarily built to keepout invading Mongol armies
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
Sports World Records
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Usain Bolt ran the 100 meters in 8 seconds.
The highest vertical jump ever recorded is 63 inches.
The fastest mile ever run was completed in under 3 minutes.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (ANIMAL FACTS)
Penguins are the only birds that can't fly.
A group of flamingos is called a "parliament."
The blue whale, has a heart so big that a human could swim through
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
Famous Landmarks
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The Pyramids of Giza are located in Egypt.
The Great Wall of China is made entirely of glass.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
Music Legends
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Elvis Presley is known as the "King of Rock and Roll."
The Beatles formed in New York City.
Michael Jackson's album "Thriller" is the best-selling album of all time.
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2 TRUTHS & A LIE. (
Paris Tourism
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Arc de Triomphe was built to Honor Napoleon's Revolution win
The Louvre Museum, home to the famous painting "Mona Lisa,"
The Eiffel Tower, one of the most iconic landmarks in Paris.
